DescriptionnnJob Title: Plumbing/Piping EstimatornnLocation: Tempe, ArizonannReports to: Chief EstimatornnCOMPANY OVERVIEWnnUniversity Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC designs, builds, and commissions mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients.nnSUMMARYnnUniversity Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently looking for a Plumbing/Piping Estimator for our Tempe, AZ location. The Plumbing/Piping Estimator is responsible for all phases of the estimating and bidding process including preconstruction services and performing estimate take-offs. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required. Specific expertise with Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, and HVAC systems serving healthcare, institutional, commercial, high rise, clean rooms, and process systems for microelectronics facilities is a major plus. 3 to 6 years of Plumbing and Mechanical Piping Estimating experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals required. Mechanical Engineering Degree or Construction Management Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.nnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESnnInclude the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.nnThe Plumbing/Piping Estimator is responsible for producing mechanical estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.nnReview and understand all of the project bid documents.nnResponsible for quantity take-off, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing, spreadsheet input, and proposal preparation using Quick Pen estimating software.nnWork on-site and/or in the main office, collaborating with various professionals on design-assist projects, including design firms providing mechanical engineering and design assistance.nnWork as a team with other estimators, project teams, and other departments, such as our CAD detailing staff.nnManage the developing project mechanical designs to budget and must have knowledge regarding safety, worker’s compensation, insurance and bonding, materials as it pertains to bidding requirements.nnAttend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.nnVisit construction project sites for job walks and meetings in the Greater Phoenix area.nnPerform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.nnThis position has limited opportunity for remote work.nnQUALIFICATIONSnnTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnPREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEnnMinimum of 3 to 6 years Mechanical Construction Estimating experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals of all types.nnProfessional experience that demonstrates specific expertise with Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, and HVAC systems serving healthcare, institutional, commercial, industrial manufacturing, data centers, clean rooms, and process systems for microelectronics facilities is a major plus.nnWork experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required.nnOnsite field experience in plumbing and pipefitting is preferred.nnProfessional work experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.nnProduce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates with minimal data.nnWorking knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.nnExcellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.nnAbility to maintain organization while multitasking to meet estimating deadlines.nnAbility to adapt to University Mechanical’s estimating policies and procedures.nnTravel to job site locations in Greater Phoenix as needed.nnCOMPUTER SKILLSnnMust demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)nnMust demonstrate a full working knowledge of Trimble QuickpennnFamiliarity with project management/document control softwarennFamiliarity with construction/financial software packagesnnREQUIRED ATTRIBUTESnnThe requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.nnMust demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.nnMust be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.nnMust have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.nnMust have high standards of quality with attention to detail.nnMust possess the ability to manage and supervise personnel.nnMust build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers and the ability to adapt to diverse personalities.nnMust have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.nnMust interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.nnMust comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.nnLANGUAGE SKILLSnnMust have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.nnPHYSICAL DEMANDSnnThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.nnWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.nnWORK ENVIRONMENTnnThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.nnWhile visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.nnWe offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisablednnNotice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here ( . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.nnEMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.nn#umecaz